The following is a letter submitted by Chief Brian Helmick who submitted the following, “Chapter Closes Reflecting on 30 Years of Fire Service Chief Brian Helmick” To the Residents, Partners, and …
CONFIRE
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On Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council received its first look at Fire Station 90 as Contra Costa County Fire Protection District provided a presentation. Deputy Chief Aaron McAlister provided some …
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ConcordContra Costa County
Contra Costa Fire to Host Open House and Pancake Breakfast
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe community is invited to join Contra Costa County Fire Protection District on Oct 11 for an open house and pancake breakfast in the City of Concord. Open House and …
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BrentwoodContra Costa County
Brentwood Micromanaging of Fire Station Design Could Cost Taxpayers Additional $500k
by CC Newsby CC NewsContra Costa County Fire confirmed that the cost of Station 94 in the City of Brentwood could increase by more than $500k. The current cost estimated is around $13 million …
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On Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a head-on crash on SR-4 near Discovery Bay Blvd in the Town of Discovery Bay. The crash occurred 10:21 …
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On Tuesday, Contra Costa County Fire Chief Lewis Broschard announced that ISO ratings for the county has improved. With this change, it means some areas of the county should see …
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Just after midnight, a fireworks explosion in the City of Antioch resulted in one critical patient and four others injured. According to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, they responded …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Fire Responds to Over 50 July 4 Fire Calls
by CC Newsby CC NewsContra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters had a busy Fourth of July jumping from fire to fire Friday. Here is a preliminary rundown of fires from July 4 and …
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Contra Costa CountyOakleyRichmond
Contra Costa County Fire Reminds Public All Fireworks Are Illegal
by CC Newsby CC NewsThe Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the public that all fireworks – even “Safe and Sane” ones – are illegal in Contra Costa County. This 4th of July, …
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Contra Costa County
Contra Costa Fire: Seasonal Firefighting Helicopter Now in Service
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONCORD, CA — Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) has placed its seasonal firefighting helicopter, Copter 1, into service for the 2025 summer fire season. The helicopter …
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BrentwoodContra Costa County
Brentwood City Council Approves Downtown Fire Station in Split Vote
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Brentwood City Council overturned a decision by its planning commission that will now allow a downtown fire station to be built. The vote came after nearly 5 …
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On Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to 3-alarm junkyard fire in the City of Oakley. The incident, which first occurred around 5:40 pm at Main …
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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District reminds the community of its 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines. 2025 Weed Abatement Deadlines: EAST COUNTY, May 12, 2025– Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, …
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Contra Costa County
CONFIRE to Launch Traffic Safety Unit, Report Out on Wildland Fire Preparedness
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Tuesday, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will receive an update from the Fire District along with a report on wildland fire preparedness. The Board of Supervisors, who …
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Contra Costa CountyHercules
Contra Costa Fire and Rodeo-Hercules Fire District Annexation Approved
by CC Newsby CC NewsCONCORD, CA – Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) and Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (Rodeo-Hercules) are pleased to announce the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) …
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On December 11, LAFCO will discuss the Annexation of Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD) to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD). The move comes after CCCFPD filed applications …
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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) announced the launch of a Peer Support Canine Program. On Monday, November 4, 2024, Contra Costa Fire’s Peer Support Team …
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At 12:10 am Thursday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a house fire in the Town of Discovery Bay. According to Contra Costa County …
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Contra Costa CountyHercules
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Moves Closer to Annexation into CONFIRE
by CC Newsby CC NewsOn Wednesday, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District voted 3-2 to move forward with annexation of the district. If approved by LAFCO, the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District would lose its independence, dissolve, and …
